Samsung HW-B650
Score: 68/100
JBL Bar 2.1
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Samsung HW-B650 is a 3.1 soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and dedicated center speaker, offering strong dialogue clarity and virtual surround. It integrates well with Samsung TVs via HDMI-ARC but lacks Wi-Fi, 4K HDR pass-through and rear-speaker support, positioning it as a value-focused option for TV owners.
The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) offers 300 W total output with a powerful wireless subwoofer, delivering strong bass and clear dialogue in a compact, wall-mountable package. It lacks modern smart features such as Wi-Fi, eARC and Dolby Atmos, positioning it as an entry-level home-theater solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
430 Wbest | 300 W | |
— | 40 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
1best | 1best | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 4.2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.209 kgbest | 9.972 kg |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 8.209 kg | 9.972 kg |
Audio(3) | ||
Channel Configuration | 3.1 | 2.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Virtual:X, DTS 5.1, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, LPCM (2ch) | MP3, WAV, Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound |
Total Power Output (W) | 430 W | 300 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the HW-B650 as a strong value proposition for Samsung TV owners, highlighting its dedicated center channel, virtual surround processing and convenient HDMI-ARC integration. While they commend its bass performance and gaming features, they note the absence of Wi-Fi, 4K HDR pass-through and rear-speaker support as notable shortcomings.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the soundbar for crystal-clear dialogue, deep bass and easy setup with Samsung TVs. Gaming enthusiasts appreciate the low-latency Game Mode, while many express disappointment over missing smart connectivity, lack of HDR support and the non-backlit remote.
Professional reviewers praise the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass for cinematic sound and powerful bass, but note the absence of smart capabilities and lack of Atmos.
Everyday users highlight the impressive bass and easy setup, while complaining about missing smart features and occasional distortion at high volumes.
“Dialogue is crystal clear”
“Bass is powerful”
“Easy setup with Samsung TV”
